The Micronesian
islands are a collection of thousands of tiny islands and many dependent
and independent states in the North Pacific. Famous for its exceptional
scuba diving and enhanced by the many relics from WW11 which made it
famous, these islands are a mix of remote outposts and commercial
tourist destinations, of traditional cultures and lifestyles and
American and Japanese playgrounds.

Some
resources listed are from commercial travel sites. Such inclusion
is because of informative content and does not constitute an endorsement
of any particular travel agency.

Aspects of Yap __ "According to Yapese mythology, the island of Yap,
a long time ago, contained only a few people. There was only one chief
and he was worshipped by the whole island which was populated by a
mixture of people and ghosts. The chief heard about a very beautiful
lady who was a ghost and stayed on a stone outside of the village." No
spoilers here. You will have to read the end yourself. - From janesoceania.com -
http://www.janesoceania.com/micronesia_yap/

History - Federated States of Micronesia __ "The FSM has a rich history dating
back several thousand years. The islands were originally settled by ancient
people sailing east from Asia and north from Polynesia. Later discovers and
settlers included the Spanish, Germans, and Japanese and evidence of their
former presence is found throughout the islands." Find out more. - From visit-fsm.org
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http://www.visit-fsm.org/visitors/history.html

Micronesia (10/05 __ "Facts about the land, people, history, government,
political conditions, economy, foreign relations of Micronesia." - From US
Department of State -
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/1839.htm

Micronesian Mythology __ "When Magellan first visited Guam in 1521, the
Chamorro, who were the indigenous population of the Mariana Islands had the
doubtful honour of being the first people of Oceania to receive European
callers. It was not until 1668 however that the Jesuits and soldiery set about
converting and subduing the islanders." Learn about the indigenous religion and
its beliefs. - illustrated - From janeresture.com -
http://www.janeresture.com/micronesia_myths/

Micronesian Seminar __ This is an online resource with information on social
change and history in Micronesia, and among Micronesians abroad. - micsem.org -
http://www.micsem.org/

People - Federated States of Micronesia __ "The people of the FSM are
classified as Micronesians, although some inhabitants of Pohnpei State are of Polynesian origin. They are actually a heterogeneous mixture with different
customs and traditions bound together by recent history and common aspiration."
- illustrated - From visit-fsm.org -
http://www.visit-fsm.org/visitors/people.html